The Bahamas Investor

...osition and will then participate in a panel discussion on CRS, along with Michael Halkitis, Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance and Brian Moree, senior partner with McKinney, Bancroft & Hughes. Scheduled for the day before The Nassau Conference , the Financial Services – the Fundamentals bootcamp is a half-day practical workshop for individuals working in financial services who require a fundamental understanding of the products and serv......

...h, the commission paid courtesy calls on the Minister of State for Finance Michael Halkitis, Minister of Financial Service Hope Strachan and held meetings with the project team and other industry stakeholders including representatives from the Association of International Banks and Trust Companies as well as representatives from the Bahamas Financial Services Board ’s funds working group. The legislation will address concerns with the regulation o......

...e they believe would be helpful. We will soon be introducing 11 new agency sites, and new online services, and this is ideal timing to ensure that we bring the public what they most need.” The forum includes addresses by Minister of State for Finance Michael Halkitis and Attorney General Allyson Maynard-Gibson. There will also be a panel discussion with representatives from Bahamas Customs, Ministry of Labour, The Bahamas Investment Authority and......

...nal privacy congress for schools with the aim of engaging students at all levels. The conference also heard from Minister of Education, Science & Technology Jerome Fitzgerald and Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance Michael Halkitis who said the Ministry of Finance was “committed to working hand in hand with the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner [and] committed to the modernization of government processes.” cmorris@dupuch.com......

...the effects of VAT and energy prices), neither loosening or tightening would be appropriate in the current circumstances. The team met with Perry Christie, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance; Obediah Wilchombe, Minister of Tourism; Kenred Dorsett, Minister of the Environment and Housing; Michael Halkitis, Minister of State for Finance; Wendy Craigg, Governor of The Central Bank of The Bahamas; and senior government officials, representatives o......

...y Christie. Minister Mitchell is accompanied by State Minister for Finance Michael Halkitis; State Minister for Legal Affairs, Damian Gomez; and foreign service officers Nicole Archer and Sharmaine Williams. Representatives are expected to discuss a wide range of topics including the challenges facing the regional economy. They will also discuss Trinidad and Tobago’s bid to have the Treaty of Chaguaramas revised to allow that country and other mem......

...al Affairs Damian Gomez Minister of State in the Ministry of Legal Affairs Michael Halkitis Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance Keith Bell Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security This first group of ministers will be sworn in at Government House at 4pm May 10. All remaining ministers will be sworn in May 11 in keeping with Prime Minister Christie’s promise that his entire cabinet would be fully assembled by Friday. It is al......

...Pinder, Minister of Financial Services; Allyson Maynard Gibson, Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs; Damian Gomez, Minister of State in the Ministry of Legal Affairs; Michael Halkitis, Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance; Keith Bell, Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security.......

...nergy sector reform remain priorities. “The mission met with the Honorable Michael Halkitis, Minister of State for Finance; Ms. Wendy Craigg, Governor of the Central Bank of The Bahamas, senior government officials and representatives of the private sector. The mission would like to thank the authorities and technical staff for their cooperation and hospitality.” End-of-Mission press releases include statements of IMF staff teams that convey preli......

...Minister of Finance Michael Halkitis says that his department has managed to save $163 million through budget cuts this year.......

...from a strong compliance enviroment saying: “The Bahamas is ahead of the curve. The future is bright.” Accountants’ Week runs November 11-14 and features such speakers as Minister of State for Finance Michael Halkitis, Financial Secretary in the Ministry of Finance John Rolle and chief executive officer of the Bahamas Financial Services Board Aliya Allen. cmorris@dupuch.com......

...Minister of State for Finance Michael Halkitis says that proposed draft value added tax (VAT) legislation is expected to be completed this week, with the government pledging to introduce the new tax by January 2014.......

...Minister of State for Finance Michael Halkitis told a press conference last week that the government has in place a medium-term strategy to combat unemployment, crime and shore up the nation’s financial footing.......

...Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) held a grand opening for its newest location on John F Kennedy Drive, July 8, and State Minister for Finance Michael Halkitis congratulated the bank for its continued service to the needs of the Bahamian public.......

...ute to the community in which they operate.” Minister of State for Finance Michael Halkitis and Minister of State for Investments Khaalis Rolle lent their support to the project and said that the government was strongly committed to assisting SMEs. “The only way this country and this economy will survive is if we have a very strong SME sector. Small business is the back bone of the economy and we must never ever lose sight of its importance,” said......